Executive Director - University Student Union

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• Team Leadership - Inspire and guide a large, diverse staff of professionals and students. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation where employees are empowered to deliver exceptional service and embrace continuous improvement. Lead with patience and integrity.

• Financial Stewardship - Manage the Union’s multimillion-dollar budget with discipline and vision. Oversee forecasting, long-range capital planning, and revenue-generating initiatives to ensure financial sustainability and growth. Use data-driven insights to make strategic decisions that strengthen the Union’s long-term impact.

• Esports Advancement - Lead the expansion of esports into a flagship program that draws students, fosters community, and elevates UW-Green Bay’s reputation in a rapidly growing field. Develop strategic partnerships, build facilities and programming, and champion esports as a centerpiece of student engagement.

• Data, Analytics, & AI - Leverage analytics, assessment tools, and AI to optimize operations, improve service delivery, and anticipate student needs. Use data-driven insights to enhance decision-making, track outcomes, and drive continuous innovation across dining, retail, esports, and the Union’s finances.

• Dining Transformation - Reimagine campus dining through bold collaboration with the University’s third-party food and vending provider. Lead efforts to dramatically improve satisfaction scores (from 3.3 to 4.0 and beyond) by introducing new concepts, improving quality and service, and creating dining experiences that delight students and meet evolving needs.

• Contract Leadership - Serve as the University’s lead negotiator on complex, high-value contracts related to the Union’s operations. Build strategic partnerships and hold third party providers accountable for delivering innovative, high-quality services that exceed expectations.

• Retail Development - Expand and energize the Union’s retail operations, including the Phoenix Bookstore. Drive growth by creating a vibrant, student-centered shopping experience that blends convenience, school pride, and innovation. Maintain all licensing agreements. Explore new products, services, and partnerships that make retail a central part of Union life. Expand sales from $500,000 to $1,000,000.

• Facilities Management - Oversee the operation, maintenance, and modernization of the Union, ensuring it remains a safe, sustainable, and state-of-the-art environment. Develop and execute capital plans that expand functionality, enhance aesthetics, and position the Union as a premier campus destination.

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University Union

Compensation:

Annual compensation range of $84,291 - $120,000.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to interact and connect to a variety of stakeholders  
• Best in class leadership skills through coaching, training, and mentoring 
• Ability to lead projects/initiatives and an entire portfolio with high risk and complexity 
• Ability to delegate and prioritize work 
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills with ability to turn complex data analytics into strategic imperatives 

Conditions of Appointment:

This position may require occasional night and weekend work.

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs. 

Position is a full-time Limited appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

How to Apply:

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

Phone: (920) 465-2390

Email: jobs@uwgb.edu

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.  

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. 

Benefit Details 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. 

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. 

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below. 

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure 

• Total Compensation Estimator 

Employee Misconduct 

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. 

Confidentiality Statement  

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).  

Annual Security Report

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. 

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.